Repost of FEDERER'S REAL TOTAL CUSTOM RACKET

It's clear from photos that Fed doesn't use the retail nSix-one. I noticed the shorter grip, similar to the PS 85, and am not surprised at the first post's description of the smaller head size. As far as the weight and string tension, Fed's own site says he varies these depending on playing conditions.

It's clear from photos that Fed doesn't use the retail nSix-one. I noticed the shorter grip, similar to the PS 85, and am not surprised at the first post's description of the smaller head size. As far as the weight and string tension, Fed's own site says he varies these depending on playing conditions.

Wow best post ever on these boards. An 88 headsize who would have thought. So weird. Its now so obvious that he didn't use an n code. This racquet is highly customized and will probably never be released to the public. I do not know why Wilson refuses to release this racquet to the public, but it certainly would be nice to actually hit the same racquet that fed used.
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Do you know what Federer ACTUALLY uses? I don't know, you don't know, and neither does the general public. We can all try to make claims though. Haven't you read 'The definitive "What racquet is Fed using" thread' before?

The best info we have on Fed's racket is either from Greg Raven or Art Art.

Check Greg's site which shows it to be very similar to the stock wilson tour 90 series.

Art Art's specs from the French Open are also similar to the stock specs of the K90 and he said it appears to be a stock K90 when compared with stock one's on site. Art Art's specs were partially backed up by Ron Yu, who along with Nate Ferguson actually are Fed's stringing and customization company of choice. Though Ron didn't confirm that Art Art was correct he said that his specs were 'close'.

So it appears that either of these are the best evidence that we have on what Fed is using.

IMHO, both Greg and ArtArt are right. Greg has older nCode rackets, and I assume that since then Fed has altered his setup.
I think Fed is pretty much open to tweaking his setup like agassi, how else would he have tinkered his way from his average 24-28kg stringing preference circa 2003 to all the way down to 21 kilos nowadays. I assume that since then he might have altered his weight, and the result is the K90 that we now have? It's up to you but this is the best info I think any of us have towards what Fed is really using.

Also just on another note, didn't know where to post this.
But not to be a high swingweight monger, though I am partial to thinking higher swingweight is better.
But if we look at the specs on Greg's site, http://www.hdtennis.com/grs/pro_racquet_specs.html

Looking at the various specs for pro's....Federer has a swing weight of 330...???
This just doesn't make any sense whatsoever for me. Paes, Nadal, Dent, Sampras, Karlovic, and Rafter.
Everyone of these players has a significantly higher swingweight than federer.

I just find it hard to assume that Federer is so dominant and strikes that ball so hard with a swingweight of a stock pure drive +.....
That means that Federer is dominating everyone and returning Roddick's huge serve so easily with a racket that is less stable and less powerful than anyone else on the tour?

I just find it hard to assume that Federer is so dominant and strikes that ball so hard with a swingweight of a stock pure drive +.....
That means that Federer is dominating everyone and returning Roddick's huge serve so easily with a racket that is less stable and less powerful than anyone else on the tour?

was at the Aussie Open yesterday in the wilson tent checking out the latest gear
I asked the Wilson rep what racquet Fed is using and he admited that he is using a 85 square inch head with the throat of the racquet being thicker.

was at the Aussie Open yesterday in the wilson tent checking out the latest gear
I asked the Wilson rep what racquet Fed is using and he admited that he is using a 85 square inch head with the throat of the racquet being thicker.

Dudes,
very sorry to bother you, but I held a real Fed raquet in my hands few days ago, given to me to a former pro player ( former top 30 ATP) that happen to be quite friend of Fed.
I cannot check the weight , balance and so on because I was in his home, but we compared the raquet with a normal stick, sold in a shop and the size was totally the same ,90 Sq. no 85, no 88 sq.
He told me that this time Wilson decided to manifacture first the raquet for Fed and then to sell exactly the same ( apart some add weight , a grip done on a Fed Hand and a slight different balance).
No PJ I can tell you.
PS I do not WORK for Wilson.

Dudes,
very sorry to bother you, but I held a real Fed raquet in my hands few days ago, given to me to a former pro player ( former top 30 ATP) that happen to be quite friend of Fed.
I cannot check the weight , balance and so on because I was in his home, but we compared the raquet with a normal stick, sold in a shop and the size was totally the same ,90 Sq. no 85, no 88 sq.
He told me that this time Wilson decided to manifacture first the raquet for Fed and then to sell exactly the same ( apart some add weight , a grip done on a Fed Hand and a slight different balance).
No PJ I can tell you.
PS I do not WORK for Wilson.

RGDS

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Thank you. Your words could hopefully save the lives of many dudes here on this board. lol.

was at the Aussie Open yesterday in the wilson tent checking out the latest gear
I asked the Wilson rep what racquet Fed is using and he admited that he is using a 85 square inch head with the throat of the racquet being thicker.

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Most Wilson reps don't even know that a lighter "Asian" version of the K90 even exists so I wouldn't put too much credence into what some Wilson rep inside the Wilson tent tells you about Federer's real racquet.

was at the Aussie Open yesterday in the wilson tent checking out the latest gear
I asked the Wilson rep what racquet Fed is using and he admited that he is using a 85 square inch head with the throat of the racquet being thicker.

So, why do people worry so much about Fed's frame? This is a sincere question. Best, CC

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I think many of us tried polyester strings because the Pros like it. And I'm sure polyester improved the game of many tennis players. So being curious of the equipment of the pros can actually help you. Now since the PS 85 has so many Grand Slams under its belt I'm sure some may think there's something with the racket that has a slight advantage over the others. Now with Fed on the scene I'm sure many feel his racket may also have an advantage over the other rackets on the tour.

The secret to Fed's FH is not his racquet. He has
a totall custom arm. The swing weight and balance of his arm is
set up perfectly for him. For those Fed-fanatics out there,
perhaps you should be duct taping lead weights to your arms and
bodies to try and get the same "setup" as Fed. Maybe some
shoe inserts to get to the same height. And a Quentin Tarantino
mask to get the same face.

Hey, some pros also have their racquets built for them with a completely different flex than the retail version.

Good question, though: Why is everybody interested in Fed's racquet?

Well, because he's Federer, that's why. People think they will play like him if they get his racquet, because their naive. And yeah, that's also part of why they can't sell his exact frame. Even the one they sell as being his racquet is too demanding for those wannabes out there. Imagine if they sold the actual specs: those poor imitators would be dying.

I think many of us tried polyester strings because the Pros like it. And I'm sure polyester improved the game of many tennis players. So being curious of the equipment of the pros can actually help you. Now since the PS 85 has so many Grand Slams under its belt I'm sure some may think there's something with the racket that has a slight advantage over the others. Now with Fed on the scene I'm sure many feel his racket may also have an advantage over the other rackets on the tour.

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I am actually CERTAIN the 6.0 85 has advantages over many other tennis frames. CC